For those of you who have been waiting for us to resume our Community Hike with the Pack and Potluck, your in luck! Summer is here and so are our sunset hikes!Take advantage of this rare opportunity to come face to face with our pack! Space is limited so act fast. Please note that once the event has reached capacity, we will close the event. Until then, consider it open and join us! ______________________We begin the day with a tour of our sanctuary and introduction to the members of our…See More

This weekend both Saturday, Sept 28th and Sunday, Sept 29th between 9am and 3pm Wolf Connection will be at the fair! We want to get to know our community better so we will have an information booth as well as bring a couple of our ambassadors along to say hi. Please come out and support us! Below is information about the fair…See More

This weekend both Saturday, Sept 28th and Sunday, Sept 29th between 9am and 3pm Wolf Connection will be at the fair! We want to get to know our community better so we will have an information booth as well as bring a couple of our ambassadors along to say hi. Please come out and support us! Below is information about the fair…See More

This weekend both Saturday, Sept 28th and Sunday, Sept 29th between 9am and 3pm Wolf Connection will be at the fair! We want to get to know our community better so we will have an information booth as well as bring a couple of our ambassadors along to say hi. Please come out and support us! Below is information about the fair…See More

This weekend both Saturday, Sept 28th and Sunday, Sept 29th between 9am and 3pm Wolf Connection will be at the fair! We want to get to know our community better so we will have an information booth as well as bring a couple of our ambassadors along to say hi. Please come out and support us! Below is information about the fair…See More

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED... Strangely enough this is good news and an important step in our growth plan. We will fill you in on exciting news soon. Please stay tuned. We apologize for the inconvenience. The Wolf Connection TeamWolf Connection opens its sanctuary to the public only one day a month. Summer is here and so are our sunset hikes!Take advantage of this rare opportunity to come face to face with our pack! Space is limited so act fast. Please…See More

Steve Wastell, our volunteer GM, and brand new volunteer Harrison are making their way back from the San Pedro Shelter where Capt. Pam Hana has been doing whatever she can to save this little wolfdog from certain death. Just last month, we rescued two wolfdogs from death row and have had three at the vet for care and are not in…See More

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February 11

What brought you to WolfConnection.org?

I was first told about Wolf Connection by a customer at work. Always having been a wolf lover, I raced home and looked them up online with my husband. We were so excited about the monthly hike so later that week, I saw a good friend of mine, planning on telling him about Wolf Connection. Before I could open my mouth, he said, "Hey! Have you heard of Wolf Connection?" I took that as a sign and immediately planned to meet them. I soon after became a full-time volunteer and have been with them ever since!

What would you want the community to know about you?

Wolf Connection Program Director
pficara@wolfconnection.org

What would you like to get out being part of the our Community?

Every day is another opportunity to learn and help educate the public about wolves and wolf dogs. I also love working hands-on with the animals and the many kids we work with continually to help enrich their lives. It is the most fulfilling thing I've done in my life.

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Only a week ago, we received an email from our dear friend Tia Torres (Animal Planet's Pitbulls and Parolees) letting us know of an "enormous mystery dog" up at the Front Street Animal Shelter in Sacramento, CA. Although there was press - Fox40 News coverage, an…

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Thanks Paula. Dianne says she's going to reschedule the SCV Hiking Club event at Wolf Connection in June. I was going to try and make it out there on the March 31st instead but I have a previous commitment.

hi paula, thanks for the invite im looking forward to visiting you and these beautiful creatures. i wont be able to come there til after april . my family spends weekends at the rennfaire. i would like to come in may. please keep me informed. im so excited to spend some time and learn about wolves and wolf-dogs. thanks cindy

Hi, Paula. :) Nice to meet you. And thank you for coordinating the event. I am actually one of the three facilitators of the event. I do reiki while Michael and Terry lead the breathwork. Unfortunately, I won't get to meet you tomorrow. I'll be doing distance reiki for the event from home, since I'm 6 months pregnant and not physically feeling up to the travel. I hope everything goes well tomorrow.Again, thank you for your contribution of time.
With love and gratitude,Dawn